Blush Eraser? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:25:18Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/blush-eraser?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI prefer lacquer retarder ove…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-08:2177249:Comment:1321372014-05-08T02:17:42.199Zjbbancrofthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JamesBBancroft
<p>I prefer lacquer retarder over denatured alcohol. It will remove any white blush from steaming off a neck, no matter the lacquer thickness.</p>
<p>I pad it on with a cotton rag (old T-shirt). Dampen cotton rag with retarder and just touch(pad) the whitish finish, white disappears right now. Do not rub, as it will easily smear and damage the finish.</p>
<p>Next time alcohol doesn't do it, try the retarder.</p>
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<p>Jim</p>
<p>I prefer lacquer retarder over denatured alcohol. It will remove any white blush from steaming off a neck, no matter the lacquer thickness.</p>
<p>I pad it on with a cotton rag (old T-shirt). Dampen cotton rag with retarder and just touch(pad) the whitish finish, white disappears right now. Do not rub, as it will easily smear and damage the finish.</p>
<p>Next time alcohol doesn't do it, try the retarder.</p>
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<p>Jim</p> When I mix lacquer I put in a…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-07:2177249:Comment:1320532014-05-07T17:32:11.313ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>When I mix lacquer I put in about 5% butyl cellusolve to give the finish time to shed moisture. If blushing occurs, I move the guitar to a warmer/drier space.</p>
<p>The alcohol method works great. Alcohol is hygroscopic meaning its molecules bind with water molecules. This is how it draws moisture from a finish. Take care to always recap your alcohol quickly as it also absorbs moisture from the air, compromising it's ability to draw moisture from a finish.</p>
<p>When I mix lacquer I put in about 5% butyl cellusolve to give the finish time to shed moisture. If blushing occurs, I move the guitar to a warmer/drier space.</p>
<p>The alcohol method works great. Alcohol is hygroscopic meaning its molecules bind with water molecules. This is how it draws moisture from a finish. Take care to always recap your alcohol quickly as it also absorbs moisture from the air, compromising it's ability to draw moisture from a finish.</p> I use the old trick that furn…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-07:2177249:Comment:1319602014-05-07T16:32:06.925ZRon frazierhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Ronfrazier403
<p>I use the old trick that furnature stores and refinishers do . Just plain tooth paste. Rub it in and the white will be removed.</p>
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<p>Ron</p>
<p>I use the old trick that furnature stores and refinishers do . Just plain tooth paste. Rub it in and the white will be removed.</p>
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<p>Ron</p> Yes. Lacquer. I tried the alc…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-30:2177249:Comment:958182012-10-30T02:20:14.775ZThomas Jameshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJames
<p>Yes. Lacquer. I tried the alcohol. Worked very well. Thanks again everyone. </p>
<p>Yes. Lacquer. I tried the alcohol. Worked very well. Thanks again everyone. </p> And ONLY nitrocellulose!!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-29:2177249:Comment:957452012-10-29T13:20:40.445ZMark Pollockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkPollock
<p>And ONLY nitrocellulose!!</p>
<p>And ONLY nitrocellulose!!</p> From what I can tell it's a c…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-29:2177249:Comment:955722012-10-29T02:27:58.749ZEric Steven Johansenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EricStevenJohansen
<p>From what I can tell it's a combination of lacquer thinner and retarder. Sounds like it's more useful for new finishes.</p>
<p>From what I can tell it's a combination of lacquer thinner and retarder. Sounds like it's more useful for new finishes.</p> Thanks everyone for the thoug…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-28:2177249:Comment:955692012-10-28T23:18:38.933ZThomas Jameshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJames
<p>Thanks everyone for the thoughtful suggestions! Love this forum. I will start with alcohol and see what happens.</p>
<p>I guess this leads me to the next question: What is "Blush Eraser"? </p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the thoughtful suggestions! Love this forum. I will start with alcohol and see what happens.</p>
<p>I guess this leads me to the next question: What is "Blush Eraser"? </p> For great alcohol, go to Sher…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-27:2177249:Comment:955442012-10-27T01:44:38.629ZMark Pollockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkPollock
<p>For great alcohol, go to Sherwin Williams. They have Sure-Line Denatured alcohol in the green can, which is the best, cleanest stuff out there, according to the guys at shellac.net. I've been very happy with it myself. Wiped out a few blushes with it myself.</p>
<p>For great alcohol, go to Sherwin Williams. They have Sure-Line Denatured alcohol in the green can, which is the best, cleanest stuff out there, according to the guys at shellac.net. I've been very happy with it myself. Wiped out a few blushes with it myself.</p> Thanks Greg - I'll have to tr…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-26:2177249:Comment:954692012-10-26T09:20:35.510ZHesh Breakstonehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>Thanks Greg - I'll have to try this, sounds like a great solution.</p>
<p>Thanks Greg - I'll have to try this, sounds like a great solution.</p> Hesh, I use denatured alcohol…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-10-26:2177249:Comment:955332012-10-26T05:32:10.806ZGreg Mirkenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
<p>Hesh, I use denatured alcohol from the paint store. As Gary Fried noted a light touch is needed, and the pad needs to be just damp enough to leave a wet film. I make one swipe and wait for the sheen to disappear before thinking about another pass. I try to avoid having to do any rubout.</p>
<p>Hesh, I use denatured alcohol from the paint store. As Gary Fried noted a light touch is needed, and the pad needs to be just damp enough to leave a wet film. I make one swipe and wait for the sheen to disappear before thinking about another pass. I try to avoid having to do any rubout.</p>